A number of movies released in 1982 have grown into some of the most revered films of all time.

From frightening horror films to acclaimed dramas, scroll through the gallery below to see 25 movies that turn 40 in 2022.

• Rocky III

  

• The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

  

• Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  

• Annie

  

• An Officer and a Gentleman

  

• The Verdict

  

• The Dark Crystal

  

• First Blood

  

• The Beastmaster

  

• 48 Hours

  

• Poltergeist

  

• The Thing

  

• E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

  

• The Secret of NIMH

  

• Kiss Me Goodbye

  

• Conan The Barbarian

  

• Tootsie

  

• Tron

  

• Victor Victoria

  

• The World According to Garp

  

• Sophie’s Choice

  

• Blade Runner

  

• Gandhi

  

• Diner

  

• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

  

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